Trade Routes The Panama Canal, with its unique location at the narrowest point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has had a far- reaching effect on world economic and commercial developments throughout most of this century.
Benoit murdered his wife and son on June 22, 2007, and hanged himself two days later. Research suggests depression and brain damage from numerous concussions are likely contributing factors leading to the crime.
John Pinette, shown here at the 2008 Nascar Sprint Cup Series awards, was widely known for his cameo in the final episode of âSeinfeld.â Credit Lucas Jackson/Reuters. 1  John Pinette, a stand-up comic whose Falstaffian figure provided him with no shortage of subject matter, died on Saturday in Pittsburgh. He was 50.